California La Panza:elk draw odds & harvest

Points

“Elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep – earn one preference point for each species you apply for and was not drawn for the tag.”

Application fee

“Elk, Pronghorn Antelope and Bighorn Sheep Tag Drawing Applications $8.38 per application”

Tag fee

“Elk Tag $610.20 Resident $1,871.80 Nonresident”

Rules for 2026.

• 385Archery HuntsSep 1–Sep 30
• 386Archery HuntsSep 1–Sep 30
• 417General Methods Hunts - Tule ElkOct 10–Nov 1
• 418General Methods Hunts - Tule ElkNov 14–Dec 6
• 419General Methods Hunts - Tule ElkOct 10–Nov 1
• 420General Methods Hunts - Tule ElkNov 14–Dec 6
• 464Apprentice Hunts - Applicants must be under 16 years of age and possess a Junior Hunting License. Licensed adult chaperone required (T14 CCR §708.11(b)(2)). Three is the maximum preference points an apprentice hunter could have and be eligible for an apprentice hunt.Oct 10–Nov 1

Confirm in the regulations before you go.